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Update on the NT Transport Subsidy Scheme
The Disability Reform Council endorsed an approach to improve the provision of transport supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This includes interim measures to increase transport funding for…
Read MoreNT Peer Supports Program
A program run by persons with disability for persons with disability. If you are interested in becoming a supporter please contact us at office@idainc.org.au
Read MoreAccess and Inclusion – Accessible Parking in Darwin
Accessible parking bays are modified parking spaces designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to visit schools, hospitals, shopping centres and other everyday services and activities. If someone…
Read MoreAustralia Day Award
IdA Management Committee, staff and members would like to congratulate Robyne Burridge for her Australia Day Award. Robyne, a champion for people with a disability and a most deserving recipient…
Read MoreCommunity Benefit Roadshow
The Community Benefit Fund we will be holding information sessions for not-for-profit organisations who would like information on what grant funding might be available to them. Session will be held…
Read MoreDisability, Mental Health and Carers: National Disability Conference Initiative
The Australian Government is inviting applications in an open competitive process to apply to deliver services under the National Disability Conference Initiative (NDCI) in 2020-21. The objective of this grant…
Read MoreSpecial General Meeting – 28 November 2019, 5pm
All members are invited to a special general meeting to be held at IdA on Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 5pm. The purpose of this meeting is to vote to…
Read MoreCommunity Workshops
Community Workshops will be held to allow NDIS participants, including their family members or carers, to share their views on the NDIS process. Details can be found here
Read MoreInternational Day of People with Disability
Join us to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on 3 December 2019.
Click here for event details International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) Poster-3 Dec 2019
To nominate someone for an award, click here Lord Mayoral Awards 2019 Nomination Form
For more information on the awards, visit City of Darwin website on www.darwin.nt.gov.au.
Accessible Word Documents:
- International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) Poster-3 December 2019
- Lord Mayoral Awards 2019 Nomination Form
Mental Health Week Awards
The Mental Health Week awards were launched for the first time in 2017 and are now open for 2019. These awards are an opportunity to recognise people who show commitment…
Read MoreINVITATION: Disability Advocacy Services
Disability Advocacy Services, (DAS) Alice Springs would like to invite members of the public to become part of our organisation. DAS is an independent community-based advocacy service that defends and…
Read MoreNominations for the 2019 Northern Territory Disability Services and Inclusion Awards are now open!!!
Do you know an individual, business, organisation, government department, program or initiative working in the Northern Territory that demonstrates outstanding commitment to assisting people with disability achieve their goals in…
Read MoreNominations: NT Human Rights Award
Nominations are now open for the NT Human Rights Award. The Northern Territory Human Rights Awards celebrate notable activities in the Northern Territory or by Territorians, which advance human rights.…
Read MoreFree bus travel for NT Companion Card holders
If you have a disability and need lifelong attendant care support to access the community, you may be eligible for a Northern Territory (NT) Companion Card. The Companion Card allows…
Read MoreChildren and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) Survey
CYDA is the national representative organisation for children and young people with disability aged 0 to 25 years. CYDA is again conducting a national survey to gain information about school experiences…
Read MoreRoyal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
is now accepting submissions. Submissions can be made using the form available on our Submissions page. An Easy Read version of the form is also available. If you need assistance…
Read MoreAccess and Inclusion Advisory Committee
Our General Manager, Sara Braines-Mead has recently been appointed to the City of Darwin Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee, with the first meeting next week. IdA Members , If there…
Read MorePRH hydrotherapy pool ready for rehabilitation patients
The opening of the Palmerston Regional Hospital Hydrotherapy Pool on 19 June 2019 was attended by Robynne Burridge, Life Member of Integrated Disability Action Inc. Robynne an IdA were instrumental…
Read MoreNT Concession Scheme and NT Seniors Recognition Scheme
Information on the NT Concession Scheme and NT Seniors Recognition Scheme Newsletters are available with up to date information about both schemes and some key dates. Click here for general…
Read MoreNDIA Chief Executive Officer resigns.
Rob De Luca, NDIA Chief Executive Officer, resigns. It will come as a shock to many of us in the sector that Robert De Luca has just resigned as CEO…
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